10/11/2011

Jakarta Gems Centre

Walking Around Indonesia,
There are red, green, yellow, black and various other colors.
There are small, medium, large and super large.
With a variety of shapes, objects are able to attract the attention of people to have it.

Entering the area of ​​Aji or agate stones and Stock Market Gems Rawabening, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, we will be treated to interesting sights. The market is located in front of the train station Jatinegara, East Jakarta, is known as a storehouse various types of stone that can be used for jewelry such as rings and necklaces, private collections, or because the stone is considered a blessing (meaning). There are also sold, the stones are mentioned there is a "sacred" or contain magical powers.


Notoriety market sales center of various natural stones, charm and gem stones in front of Jatinegara Railway Station, East Jakarta, had been through the boundaries of the state, at least for Asia. By the late 1990s, the market is often visited by tourists from China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

Market activity begins at 08.00 am until 04.00 pm. In the area there are approximately 350 merchants stone
If you are a lover of aji or agate stones, you should come to the Rawa Bening Gems market. Various types of stone Here is sold,  there are also available a variety of handicrafts from silver to heritage objects and rituals. aji or agate stone is a stone of nature that has certain characteristics, which, when molded, engineered, and can be honed until shiny jewelry.

Day-to-day market is never quiet, because it is always crowded by people who are interested in seeing the variety of rocks. The stones are being sold at cheap prices around 5,000 rupiahs or the most expensive stone 10 million Rupiahs for the ruby stones  or 'blue sapphire', And 20 million Rupiahs for Russian emerald stone.
The rocks that exist in this market is obtained from within and abroad. framework for fastening or silver rings can be purchased at this place, too. the stone itself was imported from China, Bangkok, Hongkong, Europe to the Middle East, while for the local stone, obtained from merchants in Indonesia, like: Aceh, Kalimantan, Garut and Sukabumi.

Aji or agate stones from abroad are usually classified as a gem because of it's rarity and the color of interest such as Arizona Stabilized Turq, Grades Dyed, Malachite, Tigereye, Pendot, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Red Tigereye, Black Onix, Snowflake, and the Leopard Skin. But popular stones among like Emerald, Ruby, and Saphire.

For the less interest with aji or agate stone, this market feel like Crowded, because the density of the number of traders coupled with the buyers back and forth looking for items of interest. But for a hobby, this place is a paradise.


Travel Tips For those who like to wear or collect the Aji or agate stones, usually already know the type of stone and trademark. For example purple amethyst-colored, full moon blackish-green moss, then there Kalimaya, cat eyes, red-maroon and others. But these names and types, was foreign to those who charm the clouds by the stone. If at any time you visit this market and want to buy genuine stone following things must be considered. For the original rock, the light will penetrate the stone when directed at the sun or other light. Moreover s type of fiber or (for agate) clearly visible. Weighing also different with a rock 'cuisine' (a term for an artificial stone). If the original stone was heavy, and sparkle more brightly. While cooking stone when exposed to the sun or the light will be visible water bubble's inside. Shopping in the Market Bening agate be able to bid. Even the prices offered by traders can still be down up to 40%. If you are a fan of agate or just want to see the atmosphere of traditional markets into this shopping attraction, just come to Rawabening Gems Market. The location is within easy reach. You can ride the train and stopped at the station Jatinegara or ride public transportation or bus majors Kampung Melayu, because the distance is about 10 minutes from Terminal Kampung Melayu.

So, Enjoying walking around Indonesia

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